A student is exploring mechanical and electromagnetic waves, compiling a list of questions for her investigation into the properties of each wave type. Which of the following questions would NOT aid her in learning about the properties of both mechanical and electromagnetic waves?

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Responses

What is the frequency of the wave?
What is the frequency of the wave?

What is the amplitude of the wave?
What is the amplitude of the wave?

What is the wave speed in a vacuum?
What is the wave speed in a vacuum?

What is the wavelength of the wave?
What is the wavelength of the wave?

1 answer

The question that would NOT aid her in learning about the properties of both mechanical and electromagnetic waves is:

What is the wave speed in a vacuum?

This is because mechanical waves require a medium to travel (such as air, water, or solids) and do not propagate in a vacuum, whereas electromagnetic waves can travel in a vacuum. Thus, asking about wave speed in a vacuum is only relevant for electromagnetic waves and does not help in understanding mechanical waves.